Halo Triple Pack Walkthrough & Strategy Guide

Published: Jan 6, 2005

The basic controls of Halo are simple and intuitive, but expert application
of these controls takes time to master. We'll help you get a head start on
the Covenant with some tactical suggestions and helpful hints. Read on!

On Vehicle
Right Analog Stick: Point Camera
Left Analog Stick: Accelerate in the direction the camera is pointing
Right Trigger: Shoot Weapon (If at gun turret)

Weapon Management

In Halo, you are only allowed to carry two weapons at a time: one in your
pack, and one in your hands. This means you're going to have to be pretty
savvy at knowing which weapon works best in which situation.

In close combat situations, make sure you have a good run-stopper. The Shotgun
is excellent for these encounters. The Rocket Laucher, however, is not, as
it will blow up in your face.

Always be sure to have a quick-firing weapon. The enemies in Halo come fast
and furious, and it's good to have a weapon that can keep up. An Assault
Rifle is always a safe bet.

Use your grenades wisely. Don't waste a Plasma Grenade on a single Grunt,
for instance. Instead, attempt to toss them into groups of unsuspecting enemies,
or boxed in groups of foes. The less options you give the enemy, the better.

If your weapons are full and you can't pick up more ammo, but there is a
large pile of it on the ground, remember the spot where you saw it and return
there after you've forged ahead.

Whenever possible, use the vehicle-mounted weapons to take down enemies.
These weapons have infinite ammo and will not deplete your sacred hand-held
supply.

If a weapon is out of ammo, don't hang on to it. Any other weapon is better
than an empty one.

Always reload behind cover. Reloading in the midst of a firefight is a good
way to lose shields and life.

Tailor your weapon choices to the enemies you've be facing. If you're up
against the charging Flood, it's a good idea to keep a Shotgun handy.

Combat Techniques

Most of the Covenant encounters in the game will be fought using some kind
of cover. Dodge out and shoot, then return to a position of safety. There
is plenty of cover in the levels of Halo. Wall supports, rocks, trees, columns...
all provide you an opportunity to fall back, reload, and not get hit!

Focus on the small, nagging enemies first. Once the weak are out of the way,
go after the strong. The less weapons pointed at you, the better.

Fall back. Always fall back. When shooting at charging enemies, keep
back-pedalling until they all drop. Or, turn and run, seeking a position
of safety to regroup.

Don't throw a Plasma Grenade at a charging enemy. It will stick to him, and
he'll keep charging. Can you say kamikaze? I knew you could.

There are a bunch of areas in Halo when you can run by enemies, but it is
not wise in most cases. The AI is so good that usually the aliens will catch
up with you, and then you'll have double the trouble.

When driving a vehicle, pick up as many buddies to ride with you as possible.
They will help out tremendously in clearing out the enemy.

Use whatever you're driving as a battering ram. Running over most enemies
kills them automatically, saving you the trouble of having to mow them down.

If you lose all of your shields, seek shelter. The shields will replenish
as long as you're not hit. By being cautious and patient and using your shields,
you can make it pretty far in a mission with only one health blip.

If you can make it to the end of a fight without picking up a nearby health,
do so. The longer you can hold out before fully healing, the farther you
will go.

More specific combat instances are talked about in-depth in the Campaign Walkthrough